Sardinia is home to one of the world’s rare “blue zones” where a greater number of people live to 100 or more. The zone consists of a cluster of villages on the Italian island, which bluezones.com says are inhabited by locals with a rare genetic “quirk” linked to exceptional longevity. The blue zone areas of … Read more
White sand, clear turquoise sea and lush trees swaying in the breeze. This might sound like a description of the Maldives — but it’s actually what I experienced on a recent trip to Italy. Sardinia, the Mediterranean’s second-largest island after Sicily, is sometimes referred to as “the Maldives of Europe” for the beauty of its … Read more
They lived in the highlands of Sardinia in the remote village of Perdasdefogu and shared a combined age of more than 800 years. The hearty vegetable soup has now gained fame as one of the key factors to living a long and healthy life. It’s incredibly nutritious, delicious and very easy to make, with many … Read more
From the moment you land in Sardinia, it is clear to see the island is something special – so special it beat the likes of Sicily, Ibiza, Crete and Myknos to be voted the best island in Europe by Conde Nast Traveller readers. The Conrad Chia Laguna resort’s carefully curated decor captures that special feeling … Read more
The Mind diet – which combines the Mediterranean diet and the Dash (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet – was conceived in 2015 by the late Martha Clare Morris at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, and designed with brain health in mind. Together with her daughter, Laura, Morris wrote The Official Mind … Read more
Every year, tens of millions of people flock to Italy to bask in the summer sunshine — or winter snow — and enjoy much of what the country has to offer. Whether that is the arts, local culture, history or more likely the dazzling cuisine, the country has something to offer everyone. But with everyone wanting … Read more
